Purakaunui Bay Surf Guide
Purakaunui Bay in Catlins is a reasonably exposed beach break that has reasonably consistent surf The best wind direction is from the northwest. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the optimum swell angle is from the south southeast. The beach break provides left and right handers. Surfable at all stages of the tide. It very rarely gets crowded here. Hazards include sharks/rips.
Purakaunui Bay Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
| fairly consistent | 12.0°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing Purakaunui Bay:
The best conditions reported for surf at Purakaunui Bay occur when a South-southeast swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Northwest.
Purakaunui Bay Surf:
Thursday, 4 June 2026, 11:45 Local time| jueves 04 | ||||
| 9AM | 12PM | 3PM | 6PM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Período (s) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Viento (km/h) | ||||
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